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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,478.62, 251,841.74 and 151,797.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,478.62, 251,841.74 and 151,797.52 is: 209,498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,478.62 : 251,841.74 = 151,797.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,478.62/251,841.74 = 151,797.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,478.62x = 251,841.74 × 151,797.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,478.62x = 38,228,951,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,228,951,906.25/182,478.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,498.25

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